(30279) Binnie Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 24 April 2000 by LONEOS at Anderson Mesa.
Joyce Binnie (b. 1964) is the Stewardship Assistant at Lowell Observatory. She plays a vital role in ensuring Lowell supporters feel appreciated while showcasing the impact of their contributions.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 5, #9, 18), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Binnie is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Binnie is 2.11 au from the Sun and 1.20 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 30279 |
| Provisional designation | 2000 HQ56 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 15.28 |
| Orbital period | 3.56 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.33 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.01 – 2.65 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.138 |
| Inclination | 3.94° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.00 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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